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Posted by adm1nusr | Feb 9, 2023 | Environment & Animal Protection
With much speculation, confusion and even misinformation regarding the Cooloola Great Walk, we continue to obtain information and update whenever new information is available. In response to questions relating to whether the...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Jan 3, 2023 | Environment & Animal Protection
The Teewah Cooloola Working Group (TCWG) met in December 2022, with the Department of Environment & Science giving a briefing on the processes following the Cooloola Visitor Capacity Study. We are all eagerly awaiting their...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Nov 23, 2022 | Environment & Animal Protection
The Department of Environment and Science (DES) have provided the following information in relation to the Cooloola Great Walk and the Kabi Kabi First Nations Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group. “The State is aware that...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Oct 19, 2022 | Environment & Animal Protection
With meeting delays experienced during COVID-19, advocacy has continued outside of these meeting formats. Conferring with Noosa Council recently, it was determined that this group would meet again following the outcomes being...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Oct 19, 2022 | Environment & Animal Protection
In response to ongoing advocacy from our office and residents alike, the Department of Environment and Science (DES) have proposed that two sites be relocated to alternative sites along the route. We have been advised the...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Aug 25, 2022 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection
In response to questions and concerns raised at a Cootharaba Community Association meeting earlier in the year, the Department of Environment (DES), has provided the following responses. Issue CCA question/request Proposed...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Jun 9, 2022 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection
The recent Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Summit at the Sunshine Coast Conference Centre, 30 years after Mabo, was one of the biggest gatherings ever of this kind. Convened in...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | May 16, 2022 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection
With concerns coming to our office regarding the Cooloola Great Walk Ecotourism Project (CGWEP), a project between the QLD State Government, a private company CABN and the Kabi Kabi peoples, and the many often confusing...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Mar 30, 2022 | Environment & Animal Protection
In response to queries put forward to the office, a Question Without Notice was asked of the Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef regarding the ongoing environmental impacts on Cooloola Great Walk, please see...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Mar 23, 2022 | Environment & Animal Protection
Having discussed environmental concerns regarding the proposed camp sites for the Cooloola Great Walk directly with the Minister again last week, it was reiterated that the sites for the proposed camps are still undergoing...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Mar 10, 2022 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection
Further to previous updates and following discussions between Sandy and Minister Scanlon, and also her staff, we have been advised the following: Whilst a document listing sites for cabins/safari tents was sent as part of the...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Feb 9, 2022 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection
Years of advocacy from the Teewah Cooloola Working Group (TCWG) and others, have led to multiple improvements regarding the issues on the North Shore and Teewah. The Cooloola Sustainable Visitor Capacity and Management Study...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Feb 8, 2022 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection
Further to our update on 28 July (click here) and in response to further concerns raised about the lack of consultation for the Cooloola Great Walk Ecotourism Project Proposal and requests for an outline of the process, we have...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Jul 28, 2021 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection
In response to queries put forward to the office regarding the Cooloola Great Walk, we have contacted the office of the Minister for the Environment, who have responded with the information below: Community Consultation Between...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Apr 8, 2021 | Camping and National Parks
The Department of Environment and Science have recently advised that the current ban on campfires will continue indefinitely within the Cooloola Recreation Area. This decision was made following an ecological assessment of...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Apr 7, 2021 | Environment & Animal Protection
In response to turtle hatchlings emerging on Teewah Beach which is an important breeding ground for endangered marine turtles, better protection during turtle season will be discussed at the next Teewah Cooloola Working Group in...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Feb 8, 2021 | Camping and National Parks
From February 2021, camp site bookings at Teewah Beach will change. The open camping area will be divided into seven separate camping zones, allowing campers to choose a zone to camp before arriving at the site as part of safety...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Jan 22, 2021 | Camping and National Parks
In response to inquiries, we have received an update from the office of the Minister for Tourism regarding the project. The $1.5m allocated in the budget for this financial year will go towards the project’s operating budget,...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Dec 23, 2020 | Camping and National Parks
As posted previously, the State Government put out tenders for 3 Eco trails across QLD and the Cooloola Great Walk was one of these. The tender process undertaken by the Department can be found at...
Read MorePosted by adm1nusr | Dec 21, 2020 | Camping and National Parks, Environment & Animal Protection
With number plate recognition now in place at various locations, it is important that all users obtain necessary permits to avoid fines. More information at...
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